I just got an email from a friend I haven't heard from in a while. She enclosed a link to the video below. Here's what she said:

"...What an interesting parallel. Thought of you, J.T., when they said, it affects the jobs we apply for. It was an Ah-ha moment for me! I was speechless! "

My friend's comment about it being "an interesting parallel" speaks to something she and I have discussed many times before: people who are unemployed, under-employed, or employed but unhappy often view themselves as less talented than they really are. Just as this video shows how we sell ourselves short in the beauty department, the same can be said for millions of Americans out there looking for work and greater career satisfaction. They assume they are less talented...and it affects how they present themselves to employers.

FACT: If people can see your beauty, they can see your talent too.

But, none of it matters if you don't believe it.

It's time to celebrate your talent! Tell me what you like about your professional self in the comments below.

If you want to read more of what I've written, check out my articles on Inc.com.

P.S. - First time reading my posts?Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Not only do I write for Linkedin, but I'm also founder of a popular career advice site,CAREEREALISM,and currently run the career coaching program,CareerHMO. I hope you'll check them both out!

If you enjoyed reading this article, you may also like:

• 10 Things Recruiter Won’t Tell You (But I Will)

• How Four Words Control Your Career Decisions

• Worst LinkedIn Summary Ever

• 10 Reasons Happy People Get More Job Opportunities

• 3 Techniques To Fight Unemployment Stigma

CAREEREALISM’s Founder, J.T. O’Donnell is a nationally syndicated career expert and workplace consultant who helps American workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. Her book, CAREEREALISM: The Smart Approach to a Satisfying Career, outlines her highly successful career-coaching methodology. Purchase her e-book of CAREEREALISM for only $9.95 by clicking here !

Image credit: Shutterstock.com